Think the cost of a fully guided bear hunt is out of reach? There are other options to help you get your bear rug at a fraction of the cost. By Bernie Barringer Growing up in Iowa, I had it pretty good as a bowhunter. I started bowhunting in 1973 at 14 years of age....

Just walking around in the woods looking for shed deer antlers is a low-percentage deal. Concentrate your efforts in these 5 areas to up your odds of owning more bone By Bernie Barringer The link between where you are likely to find a buck’s shed antlers and where you...

If you are going to take a hunting road trip for whitetails this fall, you need to start your planning now. Here’s how to get started on the road to success. By Bernie Barringer The longest journey begins with a single step. If you are planning to travel to hunt...

From one deer lure formulated in the garage to a major player in the business of deer hunting, this company encapsulates the American Dream. By Bernie Barringer John and Brian Burgeson grew up on the outskirts of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. Their dad would pay...

You’ve seen the amazing whitetail deer hunting on the outdoor TV channels. You know your chances of shooting a mature buck like the ones you see the show hosts shooting at home are not very good. Yes you can go to the destination states and shoot a nice buck. Here’s...

Acquiring a deer tag to hunt in a state far from home can be a confusing process, but this explanation of terms and definitions will help you navigate to the deer license you have always been wanting. By Bernie Barringer Applying for a nonresident tag in a state far...

You’ve seen the rise and heard the buzz about this, but is this for real? You bet it is; and it is changing the face of public land deer hunting. By Bernie Barringer I was enjoying the warming sun on my face when a grunt jolted me to attention. I sat alert and soon...

As a travelling DIY hunter, I am always in search of the next mature buck, no matter where he lives. That has taken me to several states all through the hunting season, from opening day till the final days of the season in a state far from home. By Bernie Barringer...

Providing supplemental feed to deer in the winter is controversial and often illegal in some states, but other states encourage and even help fund it. Here’s a look at some of the pros and cons of winter feeding. By Bernie Barringer The Minnesota DNR has often been...

Following the rigors of the rut, bucks need to replenish body condition and body fat. They instinctively know what food will bring them back into form. They revert to a very predictable daily pattern of feeding to bedding. Here’s a primer on how to take advantage of...